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Greensboro, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27409

Guilford County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

15,621
310/sq mi
$60,281
Median income
$225,000
Median home value
43.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Greensboro pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
310
people per sq mi
31%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27409 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27409 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, home to 15,621 residents across 50.3 square miles, a density of 310 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 27409 reports a modest median household income of $60,281 (13% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $37,748. 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.8%. Housing costs here run $225,000 for a typical home value (13% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,280 a month; 31.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 27409, plus 6 more within Guilford County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 27409

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Greensboro, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27409.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27409, Greensboro, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

15,621

Population

50.3

Area (sq mi)

310

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27409?

34.7

Median Age

45.2%

Male

54.8%

Female

13.0%

Foreign-Born

White 40.0%
African American 43.5%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$60,281

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$37,748

Per Capita Income

16.5%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

22.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27409 ranks nationally

Greensboro, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$60,281 29th percentile higher than 29% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

9,693

Total Housing Units

8,800

Occupied Units

893

Vacant Units

1.98

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 31.1%
Renter 68.9%

$225,000

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$1,280

Median Rent

1992

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+13.2%

YoY Change (2024)

230

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+130%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 27409 have increased 13.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +130% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.8% 142
2021 +13.3% 161
2022 +16.2% 187
2023 +8.6% 203
2024 +13.2% 230

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,044 business establishments in ZIP 27409, employing approximately 36,857 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,723,158,000.

1,044

Businesses

36,857

Employees

$2.7B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 153 14.7%
Transportation and warehousing 104 10.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 95 9.1%
Accommodation and food services 91 8.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 86 8.2%
Retail trade 82 7.8%
Construction 75 7.2%
Other services (except public administration) 74 7.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 72 6.9%
Manufacturing 71 6.8%
Finance and insurance 47 4.5%
Health care and social assistance 27 2.6%
Information 21 2.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 20 1.9%
Educational services 15 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 27409 vs 27235 →

ZIP 27409 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27409 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 27409 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 27409 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
27235 Colfax, NC 4,136 3.6 mi
27410 Greensboro, NC 52,388 3.3 mi
27282 Jamestown, NC 15,906 6.8 mi
27310 Oak Ridge, NC 6,710 6.1 mi
27408 Greensboro, NC 17,296 7.3 mi
27403 Greensboro, NC 21,958 7.0 mi
27407 Greensboro, NC 46,242 6.9 mi
27284 Kernersville, NC 51,136 7.6 mi
27265 High Point, NC 46,690 7.5 mi
27260 High Point, NC 24,023 10.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Guilford County

27406 standard
Greensboro, NC
Pop: 56,458
27410 standard
Greensboro, NC
Pop: 52,388
27265 standard
High Point, NC
Pop: 46,690
27407 standard
Greensboro, NC
Pop: 46,242
27405 standard
Greensboro, NC
Pop: 44,567
27455 standard
Greensboro, NC
Pop: 28,706

Related Areas

Guilford County Greensboro, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27409 in? ▼
ZIP code 27409 (Greensboro) is located in Guilford County, North Carolina. Guilford County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/guilford-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27409? ▼
ZIP code 27409 in Greensboro, NC has a population of 15,621 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27409? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 27409 is $60,281, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27409? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 27409 is $225,000, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27409? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 27409 is African American at 43.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27409? ▼
ZIP code 27409 has 1,044 business establishments employing approximately 36,857 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27409? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27409 are: Wholesale trade (153), Transportation and warehousing (104), Professional, scientific, and technical services (95). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27409? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27409 increased by 13.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 130%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27409? ▼
In ZIP code 27409, 58.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 27409? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27409 is 22.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27409? ▼
In ZIP code 27409, approximately 31.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 68.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27409? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27409 is 16.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.